Truly Canadian Things To Do With Guests From Overseas
If you’re looking for fun things to do this summer with guests from oversees come and give them something truly Canadian to do. Take them on a canoe, kayak or rafting adventure on the beautiful and historic Grand River just one hour west of Toronto and 50 minutes east of London, Ontario. The... Read more
Toronto’s Family Staycation & Outdoor Eco Adventure
If you are looking for a great close to home staycation with your family come and give the Grand River watershed a try. The Grand River is just an hour or so drive west of Toronto, Ontario and is easily accessible from highways 403 and 401. The Grand River valley is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.... Read more
Toronto’s Eco Adventure Tours
Living in a large metropolitan area like Toronto you may wonder what eco adventures you could have close to home without even getting into a car. Just 100km’s to the west of Toronto is the Grand River watershed and the city of Brantford. Brantford lies on the main rail between Montreal, Toronto,... Read more
Toronto’s Near Wilderness Canoe, Kayak and Raft Adventures for the Whole Family
It seems these days finding the time and funds to put together a fun family vacation or even day trip can be hard. Time seems to be so precious and spending hours stuck in traffic on a Friday night and then again coming home on Sunday can sure take the pleasure out of a weekend up north to cottage... Read more
Spring Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting on the Nith River
The Nith River is a tributary of the Grand River and enters into the Grand River in Paris, Ontario. Spring whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking on Nith River should be done with discretion as flows can get dangerously high and water temperature can be deadly cold even with a wetsuit. Many... Read more
Southern Ontario’s Near Wilderness
Living in southern Ontario, many of us think of the wilderness being the North Country, the Boreal Forest and Canadian Shield. Maybe your mind thinks of Algonquin Provincial Park or Killarney Provincial Park. Yet Southern Ontario offers many near wildernesses within an hour or two’s drive... Read more
Rafting the Grand River
Rafting on the Grand River has become more and more popular over the last few years and though this is not the whitewater rafting found on rivers like the Ottawa, the Grand River does offer very scenic float trips and is only an hour or so drive west of Toronto, Ontario. Canada. This makes for... Read more
Paddling the Grand River from Paris to Branford
Whether canoeing, kayaking or rafting, you can access the Grand on the downstream side of Penman’s Dam on the East side of the river. You can park in the lot at the corner of Willow and Elm Streets in Paris. As your journey begins you will travel through downtown Paris. The Nith River enters... Read more
Paddling the Grand River from Caledonia to Cayuga
Truly a timeless section of the Grand River and is great for any paddling skill level. Your trip begins at Caledonia dam where you will pass by the Grand River Mill. This 1850’s mill sets the pace for this historic trip. The river between Caledonia and Cayuga is steeped in history. This... Read more
Paddling the Grand River
The Grand River watershed is located approximately 100km, or about a one hour drive, west of Toronto, Ontario Canada. The Grand is just under 300km long and travels from north to south. It starts as a small stream in Dundalk, just south of Collingwood, Ontario and enters Lake Erie to the south... Read more